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This ranking is based on the profitability of each sports program at a college or university, divided by the number of college athletes on in that sport. Institutions with higher profitability per athlete may have an overall higher profit from sports or a relatively lower number of student athletes.

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Rank	Institution	Sport	Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Carolina University	Softball	5826.65	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 56% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,827 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
2	Florida College	Cross Country	5019.47	66.45	940 – 1,140	23885	42430	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida College Temple Terrace, FL Based in Temple Terrace, Florida College accepts 66% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 77% and around 22% of students will graduate within four years. andLiberal Arts......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,019 185.5% Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,430
3	Florida National University-Main Campus	Baseball	3950.23	99.81	--	23629	29347	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,950 45.9% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
4	Carolina University	Baseball	3762.22	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 56% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,762 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
5	Florida National University-Main Campus	Tennis	2305.07	99.81	--	23629	29347	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,305 22.6% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
6	Florida College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	1809.19	66.45	940 – 1,140	23885	42430	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida College Temple Terrace, FL Based in Temple Terrace, Florida College accepts 66% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 77% and around 22% of students will graduate within four years. andLiberal Arts......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,809 739.5% Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,430
7	Northern New Mexico College	Basketball	1755.65	75.73	--	6102	34377	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Northern New Mexico College Espanola, NM Based in Espanola, Northern New Mexico College’s acceptance rate is 76%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 27% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,756 69.0% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,102 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,377
8	Carolina University	Soccer	1610.33	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 56% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,610 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
9	Florida National University-Main Campus	Track and Field (Outdoor)	1598.19	99.81	--	23629	29347	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,598 53.4% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
10	Florida National University-Main Campus	Cross Country	1527.81	99.81	--	23629	29347	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,528 19.3% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
11	Carolina University	Volleyball	1399.21	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 56% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,399 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
12	Florida National University-Main Campus	Volleyball	1071.71	99.81	--	23629	29347	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,072 203.0% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
13	Florida National University-Main Campus	Soccer	762.15	99.81	--	23629	29347	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $762 72.6% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
14	North American University	Cross Country	430.5	22.7	--	13702	32221	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference North American University Stafford, TX Located in Stafford, North American University accepted 23% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $431 Acceptance Rate 22.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,221
15	Haskell Indian Nations University	Basketball	397.59	88.32	850 – 1,010	4537	28425	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $398 196.7% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $4,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,425
16	Haskell Indian Nations University	Volleyball	390.58	88.32	850 – 1,010	4537	28425	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $391 152.5% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $4,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,425
17	North American University	Soccer	267.34	22.7	--	13702	32221	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference North American University Stafford, TX Located in Stafford, North American University accepted 23% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $267 85.1% Acceptance Rate 22.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,221
18	North American University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	179.07	22.7	--	13702	32221	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference North American University Stafford, TX Located in Stafford, North American University accepted 23% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $179 Acceptance Rate 22.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,221
19	North American University	Football	160.8	22.7	--	13702	32221	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference North American University Stafford, TX Located in Stafford, North American University accepted 23% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $161 72.6% Acceptance Rate 22.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,221
20	Haskell Indian Nations University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0.83	88.32	850 – 1,010	4537	28425	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1 99.9% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $4,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,425
21	Arkansas Baptist College	Baseball	0	57.74	--	11047	22652	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Arkansas Baptist College accepts 58% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 9% of students attending Arkansas Baptist College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Arkansas Baptist College, there is a 21% first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,652
22	Arkansas Baptist College	Basketball	0	57.74	--	11047	22652	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Arkansas Baptist College accepts 58% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 9% of students attending Arkansas Baptist College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Arkansas Baptist College, there is a 21% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,652
23	Arkansas Baptist College	Football	0	57.74	--	11047	22652	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Arkansas Baptist College accepts 58% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 9% of students attending Arkansas Baptist College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Arkansas Baptist College, there is a 21% first year retention......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,652
24	Arkansas Baptist College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	57.74	--	11047	22652	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Arkansas Baptist College accepts 58% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 9% of students attending Arkansas Baptist College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Arkansas Baptist College, there is a 21% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,652
25	Arkansas Baptist College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	57.74	--	11047	22652	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Arkansas Baptist College accepts 58% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 9% of students attending Arkansas Baptist College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Arkansas Baptist College, there is a 21% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,652
26	Fisher College	Baseball	0	70.75	820 – 1,100	27827	44366	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Fisher College Boston, MA Based in Boston, Fisher College accepts 71% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Fisher College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 820 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $27,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,366
27	Fisher College	Basketball	0	70.75	820 – 1,100	27827	44366	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Fisher College Boston, MA Based in Boston, Fisher College accepts 71% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Fisher College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 820 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $27,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,366
28	Fisher College	Soccer	0	70.75	820 – 1,100	27827	44366	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Fisher College Boston, MA Based in Boston, Fisher College accepts 71% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Fisher College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 820 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $27,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,366
29	Fisher College	Softball	0	70.75	820 – 1,100	27827	44366	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Fisher College Boston, MA Based in Boston, Fisher College accepts 71% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Fisher College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 820 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $27,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,366
30	Fisher College	Cross Country	0	70.75	820 – 1,100	27827	44366	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Fisher College Boston, MA Based in Boston, Fisher College accepts 71% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Fisher College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 820 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $27,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,366
31	Fisher College	Volleyball	0	70.75	820 – 1,100	27827	44366	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Fisher College Boston, MA Based in Boston, Fisher College accepts 71% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Fisher College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 820 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $27,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,366
32	Georgia Gwinnett College	Baseball	0	95.5	870 – 1,120	11037	36756	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA Based in Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 6% of students attending Georgia Gwinnett College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,756
33	Georgia Gwinnett College	Soccer	0	95.5	870 – 1,120	11037	36756	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA Based in Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 6% of students attending Georgia Gwinnett College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,756
34	Georgia Gwinnett College	Softball	0	95.5	870 – 1,120	11037	36756	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA Based in Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 6% of students attending Georgia Gwinnett College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,756
35	Georgia Gwinnett College	Tennis	0	95.5	870 – 1,120	11037	36756	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA Based in Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 6% of students attending Georgia Gwinnett College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,756
36	Morris College	Baseball	0	98.28	--	20397	24250	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Morris College Sumter, SC Based in Sumter, Morris College’s acceptance rate is 98% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 24% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $2,315 on average. At Morris College, there is a 47% first year retention rate and a 8% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,250
37	Morris College	Basketball	0	98.28	--	20397	24250	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Morris College Sumter, SC Based in Sumter, Morris College’s acceptance rate is 98% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 24% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $2,315 on average. At Morris College, there is a 47% first year retention rate and a 8% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,250
38	Morris College	Softball	0	98.28	--	20397	24250	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Morris College Sumter, SC Based in Sumter, Morris College’s acceptance rate is 98% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 24% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $2,315 on average. At Morris College, there is a 47% first year retention rate and a 8% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,250
39	Morris College	Volleyball	0	98.28	--	20397	24250	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Morris College Sumter, SC Based in Sumter, Morris College’s acceptance rate is 98% and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 24% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $2,315 on average. At Morris College, there is a 47% first year retention rate and a 8% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,250
40	Washington Adventist University	Basketball	0	45.36	800 – 1,100	16732	40114	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 45% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $16,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
41	Washington Adventist University	Soccer	0	45.36	800 – 1,100	16732	40114	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 45% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $16,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
42	Washington Adventist University	Softball	0	45.36	800 – 1,100	16732	40114	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 45% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $16,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
43	Washington Adventist University	Cross Country	0	45.36	800 – 1,100	16732	40114	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 45% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $16,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
44	Washington Adventist University	Volleyball	0	45.36	800 – 1,100	16732	40114	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 45% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $16,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
45	Haskell Indian Nations University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-5.39	88.32	850 – 1,010	4537	28425	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $4,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,425
46	North American University	Basketball	-67.72	22.7	--	13702	32221	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference North American University Stafford, TX Located in Stafford, North American University accepted 23% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 22.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,221
47	Haskell Indian Nations University	Golf	-104.58	88.32	850 – 1,010	4537	28425	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $4,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,425
48	Haskell Indian Nations University	Cross Country	-113.88	88.32	850 – 1,010	4537	28425	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $4,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,425
49	Haskell Indian Nations University	Softball	-249.26	88.32	850 – 1,010	4537	28425	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $4,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,425
50	Florida College	Golf	-410.21	66.45	940 – 1,140	23885	42430	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida College Temple Terrace, FL Based in Temple Terrace, Florida College accepts 66% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 77% and around 22% of students will graduate within four years. andLiberal Arts......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,430
51	Florida National University-Main Campus	Softball	-783.79	99.81	--	23629	29347	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
52	Florida College	Basketball	-877.08	66.45	940 – 1,140	23885	42430	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida College Temple Terrace, FL Based in Temple Terrace, Florida College accepts 66% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 77% and around 22% of students will graduate within four years. andLiberal Arts......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,430
53	Florida National University-Main Campus	Other Sports	-1144.5	99.81	--	23629	29347	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
54	Florida College	Soccer	-1556.49	66.45	940 – 1,140	23885	42430	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida College Temple Terrace, FL Based in Temple Terrace, Florida College accepts 66% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 77% and around 22% of students will graduate within four years. andLiberal Arts......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,430
55	Florida College	Volleyball	-1611.93	66.45	940 – 1,140	23885	42430	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida College Temple Terrace, FL Based in Temple Terrace, Florida College accepts 66% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 77% and around 22% of students will graduate within four years. andLiberal Arts......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,430
56	Florida National University-Main Campus	Basketball	-1925.71	99.81	--	23629	29347	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
57	Carolina University	Basketball	-8487.48	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 56% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference

Softball

$5,827

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference

Cross Country

$5,019 185.5%

66.5%

940 – 1,140

$23,885

$42,430

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference

Baseball

$3,950 45.9%

99.8%

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$23,629

$29,347

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference

Baseball

$3,762

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference

Tennis

$2,305 22.6%

99.8%

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$23,629

$29,347

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$1,809 739.5%

66.5%

940 – 1,140

$23,885

$42,430

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference

Basketball

$1,756 69.0%

75.7%

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$6,102

$34,377

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference

Soccer

$1,610

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$1,598 53.4%

99.8%

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$23,629

$29,347

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference

Cross Country

$1,528 19.3%

99.8%

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$23,629

$29,347

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Continental Athletic Conference

Volleyball

$1,399

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

$5,019
185.5%

$3,950
45.9%

$2,305
22.6%

$1,809
739.5%

$1,756
69.0%

$1,598
53.4%

$1,528
19.3%

$1,072
203.0%

$762
72.6%

$398
196.7%

$391
152.5%

$267
85.1%